Self-Plagiarism or Fair Use: Exploring Ethical Issues of Faculty Publishing From Previous Published Works

• In Event: 63.085 - Poster Session 13
  In Poster Session: 63.085-5 - Poster Session: Faculty, Curriculum, and Teaching

Abstract

Discussions of plagiarism are typically directed towards students and not faculty. These conversations usually cover rudimentary information such as definitions, examples, and consequences of plagiarism. Fewer studies, however, address issues and treatment of plagiarism among academics, especially self-plagiarism, though it exists. Our intent is to provide a better understanding of the ethical nuances that can complicate decision-making when trying to decide what should be considered self-plagiarism and fair use. We use Starratt’s (1991) ethical decision-making model to frame or literature review and data collected from a preliminary survey of faculty. Faculty could use this data to provide better guidance for doctoral students or novice, tenure-track faculty members who look for ways to increase their publication but want to remain ethical.

Authors

• Lolita Antoinette Tabron, Texas A&M University

• Glenda Droogsma Musoba, Texas A&M University